Oscar-Nominated Actress Valerie Perrine Passes Away

0:00It's March 23rd, entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and spotlight ready. I'm Corey with the story. Oscar-nominated actress Valerie Perine has passed away at age 82 in Beverly Hills. Best known for her role in the 1978 film Superman, she battled Parkinson's disease since her diagnosis in 2015. Her career kicked off as a showgirl in Las Vegas, where she once narrowly escaped tragedy. She had plans to dine with friends in Los Angeles on August 9, 1969, but work kept her in Vegas. That night, her acquaintances, including actress Sharon Tate, were killed by the Manson followers. Perine broke into acting with her debut in the 1972 movie Slotterhouse 5, playing an adult film character. She made waves that year with a Playboy feature and became the first actress to appear nude intentionally on American TV and a public broadcasting production. She shone brightest as Eve Teshmacher in Superman, teaming up with Christopher Reeve and

1:02Jean Hackman and reprised the part in the 1980 sequel. Later, in the 1990s, she guest starred on popular shows like Northern Exposure, ER and Walker Texas Ranger. Her longtime friend and caregiver shared the news online, praising her strength through illness. They're now raising funds to bury her at Force Lawn Cemetery, honoring her wish after years of financial strain from her health fight. Her vibrant spirit leaves a lasting mark on film and TV.